Small Westmont group tilts toward Obama
Fearing the Lord and voting Democrat may no longer be seen as a contradiction. A group called Evangelicals for Obama met on June 28, including several employees of – but not representing – Westmont College. Many of the comments were the same as one would expect from employees of a secular institution. They’re excited by Read More →
High fuel costs prompt airport flight cuts
Sky-high gas prices are taking a toll on the Tri-Counties’ largest airports, while smaller regional facilities await their fate. About a month after American Airlines and its affiliate American Eagle publicized its efforts to compensate for rocketing fuel prices, the company announced June 26 it will discontinue its operations and maintenance facility at the San Read More →
Countrywide
So much in life occurs by happenstance. A dozen years ago, we were hunting for a home equity loan as a way of financing a new car with tax-deductible dollars. Partly because it had a bunch of frequent flyer miles attached, the best deal at the time came from a company called Countrywide. We got Read More →
Horny Toad purchases eco clothier
At Santa Barbara-based clothing wholesaler Horny Toad, the motto is “do the right thing.” For more than a decade, the company has produced active wear made of sustainable materials, including 100 percent organic cotton and sustainably based fibers. On June 23, Horny Toad followed its motto by acquiring Portland-based Nau, a sister in Read More →
